newly elected mayor cher ##i barry killed the plans in early 2010 . today , the alliance helps to promote further development and restoration downtown ; its goal is to assist businesses such as specialty shops , restaurants , and bars because these help downtown become more active during the day and at night . the meridian downtown association is primarily focused on increasing foot traffic downtown by organizing special events , and the meridian main street program supports existing businesses downtown . given meridian ' s site as a railroad junction , its travelers have attracted the development of many hotels . even before meridian reached its " golden age , " several large hotels , including the great southern and the grand avenue hotels , were
newly elected mayor cheri barry killed the plans in early 2010. today, the alliance helps to promote further development and restoration downtown ; its goal is to assist businesses such as specialty shops, restaurants, and bars because these help downtown become more active during the day and at night. the meridian downtown association is primarily focused on increasing foot traffic downtown by organizing special events, and the meridian main street program supports existing businesses downtown. given meridian's site as a railroad junction, its travelers have attracted the development of many hotels. even before meridian reached its " golden age, " several large hotels, including the great southern and the grand avenue hotels, were